2 Corinthians 4:1 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Because of this, having this ministration, according as we did receive kindness, we do not faint,
English ASV
Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not:
English Amplified
THEREFORE, SINCE we do hold and engage in this ministry by the mercy of God [granting us favor, benefits, opportunities, and especially salvation], we do not get discouraged (spiritless and despondent with fear) or become faint with weariness and exhaustion.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
THEREFORE, SINCE we do hold and engage in this ministry by the mercy of God [granting us favor, benefits, opportunities, and especially salvation], we do not get discouraged (spiritless and despondent with fear) or become faint with weariness and exhaustion.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, since we have this ministry because we were shown mercy, we do not give up.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
Therefore, having this ministry, as we have had mercy shewn us, we faint not.
English EASY 2024
God has given us this work to speak his message. Because he has been so kind to us, we are not afraid to continue.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
God, with his mercy, gave us this work to do, so we don't give up.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
God in his mercy has given us this work to do, and so we do not become discouraged.
English God's Word - GW 1995
We don't become discouraged, since God has given us this ministry through his mercy.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not give up.
English KJV 1611
Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
English LSB
Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart,
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
Therefore, since we have this ministry through the mercy we have received, we do not lose heart.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart,
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Therefore, since we have this ministry through the mercy shown us, we are not discouraged.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, we do not become discouraged.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
So because of God's mercy, we have work to do. He has given it to us. And we don't give up.
English NIV
Therefore, since through God's mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.
English NKJ 1982
Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart.
English NLT
And so, since God in his mercy has given us this wonderful ministry, we never give up.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Therefore, since it is by God's mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
Now, it’s because of God’s mercy that we have been entrusted with the privilege of this new covenant ministry. And we will not quit or faint with weariness.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
It is God himself, in his mercy, who has given us this wonderful work of telling his Good News to others, and so we never give up.
English Tyndale 1537
Therefore seeing that we have such an office, even as mercy is come on us, we faint not: